Category Archives: Local News
Small Business Saturday takes over Downtown Bloomington
You can collect stamps on your passport until Dec. 6. That's also the night of Bloomington's tree-lighting event. (Facebook/Downtown Bloomington IL)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomingto...
Dec 02, 2024
Livingston Santa Claus sculpture returns to Downtown Bloomington
Norris Porter with the museum said it's one of the largest preservation projects the museum has ever taken on. (Facebook/McLean County Museum of History)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – If you remember D...
Dec 02, 2024
One injured after shooting in Normal
This incident remains under investigation by the Normal Police Department. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – One person was injured after a shooting incident near Sandra Lane and Bryan Street ...
Nov 26, 2024
Popular Santa statue to return to Downtown Bloomington
The museum will host a celebration at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, to celebrate the Santa as well as future art plans. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Whether you have been naughty or nice,...
Nov 26, 2024
Midwest Food Bank sending hay bales to North Carolina
Midwest Food Bank is looking for volunteers with trucking experience to help with this. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Midwest Food Bank is helping farmers in North Carolina impacted by Hu...
Nov 26, 2024
Two Central Illinois high school students set to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Two local students are heading to New York City to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVCENTRAL ILLINOIS – Two local students are heading to New York City to perform...
Nov 25, 2024
New walking trail coming to Normal following partnership between HCC and COUNTRY
(L-R) COUNTRY CEO Jim Jacobs, Heartland CC President Keith Cornille, Normal Mayor Chris Koos. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Those in Normal will soon be able to ...
Nov 22, 2024
Tazewell County Board candidates plead guilty to election fraud charges
In the pages of petition signatures, Tazewell County residents signed their names and addresses, voicing their support to have the candidate on the ballot. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – "I believe ...
Nov 21, 2024
District 87 Board of Education discusses tax levy
There will be a public hearing on the tax levy next month. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Board of Education for Bloomington District 87 met Wednesday where they were given a prese...
Nov 21, 2024
Show Bus to stop serving McLean County next year
Show Bus will no longer serve McLean County starting in July 2025. Connect Transit, the company in charge of public transportation in Bloomington-Normal, will now also provide transit for rural McLean...
Nov 21, 2024
